64 Maspeth Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211

64 Maspeth Avenue is a 4-story, 8-unit residential building in East Williamsburg, owned by William Harsh and constructed in 2005. The property has experienced recurring heat and hot water issues, with four emergency complaints specifically about these problems in 2023 alone (January, October, November, and December), though HPD investigations generally found these issues resolved. Other maintenance concerns have included problems with an electric/gas range (June 2023), and in late 2022, there was a cluster of issues involving the ceiling, water supply, and water leak with heavy flow, as well as various infrastructure concerns.

The building has undergone several inspections and received multiple violation notices, particularly in 2022, for various infrastructure issues including roof leaks, damaged fire retardant materials, and blocked bicycle access in the 4th-floor bulkhead area. Security concerns were noted regarding an electromagnetic locking device at the 1st-floor vestibule door, which required correction to provide proper power outage security. All previous bedbug reports dating back to 2017-2018 indicate no active infestations, with the most recent filings in 2025 and 2024 showing zero infested or re-infested units. While the building passed its most recent rodent inspection in September 2024, there have been previous rat activity findings in 2022 and 2020, suggesting periodic pest management challenges.

The property has maintained some basic compliance with housing maintenance codes, though with significant infrastructure issues requiring attention. These included problems with mailboxes, skylight access, and various maintenance items affecting individual units and common areas. Most violations have been closed after correction, but the pattern of repeated heat/hot water issues suggests ongoing challenges with building systems. The building's age (20 years as of 2025) and higher incidence of maintenance complaints in recent years may indicate a need for continued monitoring of systems and infrastructure.